South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires

Multiple wildfires in South Korea’s southern regions have killed 26 people, destroyed over 300 structures, and burned 35,810 hectares of land, marking the country’s worst-ever blazes. Authorities suspect human error as the cause, with individuals accidentally starting fires while clearing grass or welding. Thousands of personnel and helicopters are mobilized to battle the fires, with evacuations ordered in affected areas, including UNESCO World Heritage sites and historic structures.

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